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The Mazda 787B is a legendary Group C endurance race car powered by a unique 2.6L four-rotor rotary engine. It became famous for winning the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans, making Mazda the first Japanese manufacturer to achieve an overall victory at Le Mans.
The Mazda 787B is one of the most iconic endurance racing cars ever built. Developed by Mazda for the FIA Group C championship, the 787B was powered by the naturally aspirated R26B 2.6-liter four-rotor rotary engine, producing around 700 horsepower and delivering a distinctive high-pitched exhaust note that remains famous among motorsport enthusiasts.
In 1991, the Mazda 787B made history by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by Johnny Herbert, Volker Weidler, and Bertrand Gachot. This victory marked the first overall Le Mans win by a Japanese manufacturer and remains the only Le Mans victory achieved by a rotary-powered car.
The 787B featured a lightweight carbon-fiber and aluminum chassis, advanced aerodynamics, and exceptional reliability, which helped it outperform many more powerful competitors over the demanding 24-hour race. Its iconic green-and-orange Renown livery, screaming rotary engine, and historic Le Mans triumph have cemented its status as one of the greatest race cars in motorsport history. Today, the Mazda 787B is celebrated worldwide as a symbol of engineering innovation, endurance racing excellence, and Mazda's commitment to pushing technological boundaries.